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NASB | Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus [and in dependence on Him], giving thanks to God the Father through Him. |
Subject: Great answer, kalos! My two cents... |
Bible Note: Dear kalos, Thanks for answering my question. I understand your point. However, technically, His name is not the Lord Jesus Christ. His name that Joseph gave Him is "Jesus" - Matt 1:21. This is the Greek form of Joshua 'the Lord saves' and it was a very popular name at the time. The angel did not instruct Joseph to name Him the 'Lord Jesus Christ.' And in Rev 19:13, His name is called 'The Word of God.' Please don't misunderstand what I am saying. I am not in any way trying to say that Jesus is not Lord or not Christ. Indeed, He is and nothing you or I think or say changes that. Actually, I am substantiating your point. One phrase you used is, 'if the words of the Bible mean anything at all.' And that, brother, is exactly the point. The words of the Bible MEAN something. The NAME (technically speaking, arrangement of letters) is not what we have faith in. What we have faith in is the PERSON and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Who He is, what He's done in providing our salvation, and how He now lives in us is what we must have faith in. There is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we can be saved, but many people in Christ's day and since have been named 'Jesus.' I have a couple of Hispanic friends named 'Jesus', but faith in their name, though it is the same as my Lord's, cannot save me. Faith in the PERSON of the Lord Jesus Christ saves me. I do agree with trying to stay with biblical terminology when speaking of biblical truths as much as possible. But, as you well know, anyone with a decent education can read the Bible. But ONLY the Spirit of God can tell you what it means. He may use various ways to do that - comparing scripture with scripture, your pastor, your friends, commentaries, even a seminary :), etc. But He is the revealer of truth. And biblical terminology, as wonderful as it is, must sometimes be explained. Who knows what propitiation is without using other words to explain it. We need to use everything God places at our disposal to help other's come to saving faith in our Lord. Even John tells us that, so we would understand, the Word became flesh, human, so we could finally understand who God is and His plan for us. Let's not let the words get in the way of the message. Blessings to you, Bill Mc |